2023-2024 Course Information
FN43 Food Science and Technology
| Course Number | FN43 |
| Course Title | Food Science and Technology |
| Course Description | This course explores the food industry from the farm to the table using skills in food science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Government regulations, emerging trends, biotechnology, and technological career opportunities from scientists to technicians will be presented. The student examines production, processing, preparation, preservation, and packaging principles along the farm to table continuum. The student begins to understand how food technology affects the food that he/she eats. English language arts, science, social studies, and mathematics are reinforced. |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Developed |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | CTE State Assessment |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2009 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 25 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | Yes |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisite Course(s) | FN41 Food and Nutrition I |
| Career Cluster(s) | Human Services (HUMA)Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (AGNR) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Food and Nutrition (FONU) - Career MajorFood Products and Processing Systems (FPPR) - Concentrator |
| Work-based Learning | Apprenticeship Business and Industry Field Trip Cooperative Education Entrepreneurial Experience Internship Job Shadowing Mentorship Pre-apprenticeship School-based Enterprise Service Learning |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | Food Safety and Science CertificationPre-Professional Certification in Food Science Fundamentals |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) |
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Dietetic Technicians (29-2051) |